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HUMA Advisory is a strategic partner for founders, directors and major shareholders, CEOs, management teams and investors in growth, transition, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Organizational transformation starts at the core. Where people grow, businesses flow for founders, owner-managers, and leaders in transition EXPLORE OUR SERVICES The challenge Leadership must evolve. Roles, responsibilities, and decision-making require greater clarity and focus . As a business grows, what is needed to remain successful changes as well. Informal management gives way to clear governance structures. HUMA Advisory works alongside entrepreneurs, management teams, and investors to help organizations become stronger, more self-sufficient, and better prepared for their next phase of growth . We combine commercial insight and analytical expertise with a deep understanding of leadership, behavior, and group dynamics. This enables us to identify what accelerates growth and what may be unconsciously holding it back. The first step: understanding where you are today Discover your organization's current stage of development in just a few minutes. TAKE THE GROWTH STAGE ASSESSMENT The first step: understanding where you are today Discover your organization's current stage of development in just a few minutes. TAKE THE GROWTH STAGE ASSESMENT Our Integrated Services Because we understand how critical leadership is to organizational success. Organizations choose HUMA Advisory to shape growth, change, and collaboration in a purposeful and sustainable way. Growth & Professionalization Read More Succession & Business Transfer Read More Leadership Development Read More Governance & Legal Advisory Read More Mediation Read More Executive Coaching Read More Who we work with Founders, Owner-Managers, and CEOs For leaders who want to professionalize their organization, strengthen its foundations, or reduce dependency on themselves as key individuals. Management Teams For teams seeking stronger collaboration, sharper decision-making, and greater ownership and accountability. Private Equity Firms, Shareholders, and Investors For investors who want greater insight into leadership, governance, key personnel, and organizational risks during periods of growth, transition, or succession. Our approach Assess. Align. Embed. Assess What happening within the strategy, leadership, collaboration, and organizational structure? OUR APPROACH Align What does this require in terms of leadership, decision-making, roles, and priorities? OUR APPROACH Embed How can we ensure improvements in governance, workflow, behavior, performance? OUR APPROACH Why Huma Advisory We work with focus and impact, supported by a deep understanding of the entrepreneurial environment. Our work is guided by our core values: decisive , empathetic , and entrepreneurial . Our team combines extensive experience in M&A , strategy , legal advisory , and HR with expertise in leadership, coaching, and organizational development. We primarily work with organizations undergoing transition - businesses facing significant growth, transformation, or succession challenges. In these critical phases, we understand how influential leadership - and the people behind the organization - c an be. That is why we integrate business advisory services with leadership development and coaching, including during M&A processes, where the human factor often determines success. HUMA helps organizations move forward with energy, clarity, and a healthy dose of pragmatism. We stay actively involved and deliberately avoid producing lengthy reports. Instead, we provide focused analysis and practical actions that create lasting impact. As people-centered trusted advisors , we work alongside you and your organization to turn sustainable progress into reality. Ready for the Next Phase? Whether you are pursuing growth, professionalization, organizational transformation, or navigating an M&A process, we help you gain clarity on what is needed to move forward with confidence. We combine strategy, leadership, and governance to strengthen organizations for long-term success. Meet our trusted advisors and discover how we can support your organization’s ambitions. SCHEDULE A MEETING Ready for the Next Phase? Whether you are pursuing growth, professionalization, organizational transformation, or navigating an M&A process, we help you gain clarity on what is needed to move forward with confidence. We combine strategy, leadership, and governance to strengthen organizations for long-term success. Meet our trusted advisors and discover how we can support your organization’s ambitions. SCHEDULE A MEETING Our Team Kim Berger k.berger@huma-advisory.com +31(0)6 200 503 51 Tim Rikmenspoel t.rikmenspoel@huma-advisory.com +31(0)6 303 909 34 Tea Malkoc t.malkoc@huma-advisory.com +31(0)6 249 854 40

HUMA Advisory comprises a multidisciplinary team with expertise in M&A, entrepreneurship, strategic HR, leadership, mediation and organisational development. About Huma the team behind sustainable value creation HUMA Advisory is a complementary team of professionals with expertise in M&A, entrepreneurship, strategic HR, leadership, mediation, and organizational development. We combine commercial acumen with human insight . This enables us to look beyond strategy and structure, focusing equally on leadership, behavior, and collaboration. SCHEDULE A MEETING Our belief Strong organizations are built by leaders who provide direction , teams that take ownership , and structures that enable effective collaboration . That is why we connect strategy with leadership, governance with behavior, and organizational development with sustainable value creation . GET IN TOUCH Huma team members Kim Berger Strategy, Organizational Development & Leadership Focused on direction, structure, collaboration, coaching, and mediation. Tim Rikmenspoel M&A, Entrepreneurship & Performance Focused on transitions, governance, decision-making, collaboration, investor-related matters, and value creation. Tea Malkoc Leadership, Behavior & Strategic HR Focused on leadership development, team dynamics, strategic HR, talent management, and organizational performance. In addition to our core team Huma Advisory has built a carefully selected network of specialized professionals , whom we can engage whenever additional expertise is required. The story behind our name Background The name HUMA is inspired by the mythical Huma bird, a legendary creature from Persian mythology symbolizing happiness , prosperity , and a new destination . According to legend, the Huma never lands on the ground. It remains in motion, constantly moving toward new horizons. Wherever its shadow appears, change begins and new perspectives emerge . This symbolism perfectly reflects who we are and what we do. Meaning At HUMA we support organizations through critical moments of change , ranging from business transitions and acquisitions to strategic repositioning and growth . During these phases, attention is often focused on processes, structures, and financial metrics, while the real impact lies in leadership. Empowerment That is why we focus on strengthening and preparing leaders and management teams , enabling them to confidently lead change and guide as many people as possible toward a successful new destination. We do not bring success through chance. We create the conditions in which organizations can grow , people can thrive, and new opportunities can emerge. Where people grow , businesses flow ! GET IN TOUCH

HUMA Advisory acts as a business partner for founders, directors and major shareholders, CEOs, management teams and investors. We combine strategic acumen with expertise in M&A, entrepreneurship, leadership, strategic HR, mediation, coaching and organisational development. Tailored advisory for leaders and organizations HUMA Advisory acts as a trusted business partner to founders, owner-managed businesses, CEOs, management teams, and investors. We combine strategic insight with expertise in M&A, entrepreneurship, leadership, strategic HR, mediation, coaching, and organizational development. Our strength lies in connecting business challenges with the human and organizational dynamics that ultimately determine whether change succeeds. SCHEDULE A MEETING We strengthen leadership , strategy , and performance for private equity-backed companies, owner-managed businesses, and organizations experiencing growth or M&A-related transitions. Our approach enhances returns , accelerates value creation , and helps build future-ready businesses. DISCOVER OUR APPROACH Our services Leadership & Team Development For leaders and teams seeking stronger collaboration, clearer decision-making, and greater ownership. We support: Executive coaching Leadership development Management team alignment Team development Conflict mediation Leadership transitions and succession planning Strengthening decision-making and collaboration Performance & Organizational Development For organizations where collaboration, decision-making, or behavior is limiting performance. We support: Organizational analysis Decision-making and prioritization Collaboration enhancement Performance-driven ways of working Team development Strategic HR Culture and behavioral interventions Strengthening ownership and accountability M&A, Transition & Integration For entrepreneurs, private equity firms, and management teams seeking to strengthen the organizational side of growth, acquisitions, and integrations. We support: Organizational readiness assessments for the next phase Leadership and organizational due diligence Key people risk assessments Post-acquisition integration Buy-and-build strategies Post-transaction governance Organizational preparation for the next shareholder phase From Sharp Insight to Sustainable Organizational Strength . DISCOVER OUR APPROACH

Our approach is professional, people-focused and practical. We combine experience in M&A, entrepreneurship, leadership, strategic HR and organisational development with evidence-based methodologies from (behavioural and social) psychology, as well as mediation and coaching techniques. Our approach from sharp insight to sustainable organizational strength Our approach is commercially focused, people-centered , and practical . We combine experience in M&A, entrepreneurship, leadership, strategic HR, and organizational development with evidence-based methodologies from behavioral and social psychology, mediation, and coaching. The methodology itself is not the focus. What matters is what the organization needs to perform more effectively and sustainably. SCHEDULE A MEETING Our core values: Powerful Sharp, clear, and results-oriented. Empathetic Attentive to people, dynamics, and the demands of change. Entrepreneurial Practical, ownership-driven, and focused on progress. The Huma Quickscan , Rapid insight into the factors limiting growth, collaboration, or organizational performance. The HUMA Quick Scan is a practical entry-level service for founders, owner-managed businesses, CEOs, management teams, and investors seeking quick clarity on a specific organizational challenge. We assess strategy, leadership, governance, collaboration, key people, and organizational design. The outcome: A clear diagnosis Concrete priorities Insight into risks and opportunities Practical recommendations for next steps Foundation for a targeted action plan Request the Quickscan First name* Last name* Company name Email* Phone* SEND Boutique advisory for growth, leadership and organizational performance DISCOVER OUR SERVICES

Do you want to grow, professionalise, manage a transition or strengthen an M&A process? We’d be happy to help you consider what the next phase requires in terms of strategy, leadership, governance and organisational performance. Contact Huma your partner in growth, leadership, and sustainable value creation Every organization and investment has its own unique dynamics . That is why we begin by listening, analyzing, and asking the right questions. Whether you are looking to grow , professionalize your organization, manage a transition , or strengthen an M&A process , we are here to help. Together, we explore what the next phase requires in terms of strategy, leadership, governance, and organizational performance. First name:* Last name:* Company name: Email:* Phone:* Select a topic: Message: SEND

How does HUMA Advisory B.V. protect your privacy? Read our privacy policy for full details on data processing and your rights. Privacy statement HUMA Advisory B.V. HUMA Advisory BV, hereinafter referred to as 'HUMA Advisory', is responsible for the processing of personal data as set out in this privacy statement. Contact details: Van Esveldstraat 31 1 3572 KK Utrecht The Netherlands Website: https://huma-advisory.com/ Email: info@huma-advisory.com We have a Data Protection Officer (DPO). If you have questions and/or complaints regarding your privacy, you can contact our DPO via the email address above. Personal data that we process: HUMA Advisory processes your personal data because you use our services and/or because you provide this data to us yourself. Below you will find an overview of the personal data that we process: First and last name Gender Date of birth Place of birth Address details Phone number Company Function Email address IP address Other personal data that you actively provide, for example by creating a profile on this website, in correspondence and by telephone Location data Data about your activities on our website Data about your browsing behavior across various websites and channels. For more information, see our [ cookie statement ]. Internet browser and device type Bank account number Special and/or sensitive personal data that we process: HUMA Advisory processes the following special and/or sensitive personal data from you (without further publication): Photo and video material For what purpose and on what basis we process personal data: HUMA Advisory processes your personal data for the following purposes: Processing your payment Sending our newsletter and/or advertising brochure To be able to call or email you if necessary to carry out our services To inform you about changes to our services and products To offer you the possibility to create an account To perform our services. HUMA Advisory tracks your browsing behavior across various websites to tailor our products and services to your needs. See our cookie statement for more information. HUMA Advisory also processes personal data when we are legally required to do so, such as data we need for our tax return. The legal bases on which we process personal data are: Consent of the parties concerned Performance of the agreement to which the party concerned is a party To comply with the legal obligation Legitimate interest Automated decision-making: HUMA Advisory does not make decisions based on automated processing regarding matters that could have (significant) consequences for individuals. No such decisions are made by computer programs or systems without human intervention (for example, an employee of HUMA Advisory). How long we retain personal data: HUMA Advisory does not retain your personal data for longer than is strictly necessary to achieve the purposes for which your data is collected. Sharing personal data with third parties: HUMA Advisory does not sell your data to third parties and will only provide it if necessary for: certification, the execution of our agreement with you, or to comply with a legal obligation. We enter into a data processing agreement with companies that process your data on our behalf to ensure the same level of security and confidentiality of your data. HUMA Advisory remains responsible for these processing activities. Data is not processed outside the EU/EEA. Cookies, or similar techniques, that we use: HUMA Advisory uses functional, analytical, and tracking cookies. A cookie is a small text file that is stored in the browser of your computer, tablet, or smartphone when you first visit this website. HUMA Advisory uses cookies with purely technical functionality. These ensure that the website works properly and that, for example, your preference settings are remembered. These cookies are also used to ensure the website functions correctly and can be optimized. In addition, we place cookies that track your browsing behavior so that we can offer tailored content and advertisements. During your first visit to our website, we already informed you about these cookies and asked for your permission to place them. You can opt out of cookies by configuring your internet browser so that it no longer stores cookies. You can also delete all information previously stored via your browser settings. For an explanation, see: https://veiliginternetten.nl/themes/situatie/cookies-wat-zijn-het-en-wat-doe-ik-ermee/ Third parties may also place cookies on this website. These are, for example, advertisers and/or social media companies. See our cookie statement for more information. View, modify, or delete data: You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. In addition, you have the right to withdraw any consent for data processing or to object to the processing of your personal data by HUMA Advisory, and you have the right to data portability. This means that you can submit a request to us to send the personal data we hold about you in a computer file to you or to another organization named by you. You can send a request for access, correction, deletion, or data transfer of your personal data, or a request to withdraw your consent or object to the processing of your personal data, to info@huma-advisory.com . To ensure that the request for access was made by you, we ask you to send a copy of your proof of identity along with the request. On this copy, black out your passport photo, MRZ (machine readable zone, the strip of numbers at the bottom of the passport), passport number, and Citizen Service Number (BSN). This is to protect your privacy. We will respond to your request as soon as possible, but within four weeks. HUMA Advisory would also like to point out that you have the option to file a complaint with the national supervisory authority, the Dutch Data Protection Authority. You can do so via the following link: https://autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl/nl/contact-met-de-autoriteit-persoonsgegevens/tip-ons How we protect personal data: HUMA Advisory takes the protection of your data seriously and takes appropriate measures to prevent misuse, loss, unauthorized access, unwanted disclosure, and unauthorized modification. If you believe that your data is not properly secured or if there are indications of misuse, please contact our customer service or email us at info@huma-advisory.com . Version April 2026

HUMA Advisory B.V.’s General Terms and Conditions for Services and Payment. General terms and conditions for services and payment Article 1: General Provisions These general terms and conditions apply to any legal relationship between HUMA Advisory B.V. (hereinafter: “HUMA Advisory”) and a client as specified in the proposal. Any deviations from these general terms and conditions are valid only if they have been expressly agreed upon in writing. HUMA Advisory provides the services to the client based on these general terms and conditions, the quotation, and any attachments (collectively: the “Agreement”). These general terms and conditions apply to the exclusion of any other general terms and conditions of the client, unless otherwise agreed in writing. These general terms and conditions also apply to all (legal) persons directly or indirectly involved in the performance of the agreement, including (indirect) directors, employees, and engaged third parties. This constitutes a third-party clause within the meaning of Article 6:253 of the Dutch Civil Code. Article 2: Quotations All quotes from HUMA Advisory are non-binding. An agreement is only concluded after it has been accepted in writing and after a positive result has been obtained from the customer due diligence (KYC) in accordance with the Wwft. HUMA Advisory is entitled to revoke an offer within five (5) business days of acceptance. Article 3: Best-Efforts Obligation HUMA Advisory will use its best judgment and do its utmost to carry out the assignment with due care. This is a best-efforts obligation and expressly not an obligation to achieve a specific result. Section 4: Performance of the Assignment Any deadlines mentioned by HUMA Advisory are indicative and do not constitute strict deadlines. If the client fails to fulfill its obligations, HUMA Advisory shall not be liable for any resulting damage or delay. All assignments are deemed to have been given to HUMA Advisory and not to an individual employee. HUMA Advisory determines the manner in which and by whom the assignment is carried out. Article 5: Amendments The client guarantees the accuracy and completeness of the information provided. If this information proves to be incorrect or changes, HUMA Advisory is entitled to amend the agreement and/or the fee. If circumstances change, the parties will consult with each other regarding amendments to the agreement. Article 6: Early Termination Either party may terminate the agreement with immediate effect if: a. the other party is in default and fails to remedy such default within 14 days of receiving notice of default; b. the other party is subject to bankruptcy, suspension of payments, liquidation, or similar circumstances; c. the other party’s business is discontinued or significantly scaled back; d. the financial position deteriorates to such an extent that performance becomes uncertain. Failure by the client to comply with information obligations constitutes a material breach. HUMA Advisory may terminate the agreement if payment is not made. In the event of termination, HUMA Advisory is entitled to charge for all hours worked at an hourly rate of EUR 300, with a maximum equal to the total amount under the agreement. If termination is attributable to the client, the full fee remains due. HUMA Advisory may suspend work in the event of: - non-payment - insufficient information -impending financial difficulties on the part of the client Article 7: Liability The liability of HUMA Advisory is limited to direct damage. Any liability is limited to the amount paid out under the professional liability insurance, plus the deductible, with a maximum of EUR 30,000. Liability for indirect damage is excluded. Claims expire after 1 year, and at the latest 6 months after notification if no proceedings are initiated. Article 8: Third Parties HUMA Advisory is entitled to engage third parties and is not liable for any failures on the part of such third parties. The client shall indemnify HUMA Advisory against any claims by third parties. Article 9: Information and Cooperation The client is required to provide all relevant information in a timely and accurate manner and to report any changes immediately. Both parties are bound by confidentiality. HUMA Advisory may assume that the information provided is accurate. Article 10: Intellectual Property All rights to reports and recommendations remain with HUMA Advisory. Use is permitted solely for the purpose of the engagement and may not be transferred without permission. Article 11: Electronic Communication HUMA Advisory is not liable for any damages resulting from electronic communication. Article 12: Personal Data HUMA Advisory processes personal data in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Article 13: Payment Invoices must be paid within 14 days. In the event of late payment, interest of 5% per year will be charged. All amounts are exclusive of VAT. Article 14: Governing Law This agreement is governed by Dutch law. Any disputes shall be submitted to the competent court in Amsterdam. Article 15: Ranking In the event of any conflict, the quotation shall take precedence over these general terms and conditions. Article 16: Continuation of effect These provisions shall remain in effect after the termination of the agreement. Article 17: Force Majeure HUMA Advisory is not liable for any failures resulting from force majeure. Article 18: Third Parties Derden kunnen geen rechten ontlenen aan de overeenkomst. Article 19: Nullity If any provision is invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Article 20: Waiver Any waiver of rights must be made in writing. Article 21: Entire Agreement This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements.